The Salvation Army's food bank in St. John's relies on the help of donors and volunteers now more than ever, as demand increases. For some, volunteering is where they have found their purpose.
Maj. Jamie Locke says the Salvation Army recently opened a food pantry in the small central Newfoundland town of Point Leamington to help meet the needs of residents in the region.
Posted: Feb 22, 2021 7:00 AM NT | Last Updated: February 22 comments
Kim Grant says the Gathering Place is trying to maintain options for people told to stay home despite housing insecurity.(Bruce Tilley/CBC)
How do you shelter in place when you do not have a place to live? When public health encourages people to stay at home during Alert Level 5, how does that apply to the homeless?
For the clients and staff of outreach centres like the Gathering Place and the Salvation Army s Centre of Hope, a return to lockdown is a familiar challenge.
Kim Grant, the acting executive director of the Gathering Place in downtown St. John s, said that while the return to Alert Level 5 has been difficult, the non-profit has managed to keep essential services running through takeout meals.